In the summer of 2023/24, I travelled to Aotearoa/New Zealand and walked the entire length of the country on Te Araroa, The Long Pathway. Although I had completed many multiday trails in the past, I had never attempted something of this magnitude. Traversing the entire country over the course of 4.5 months and 3000 km, I experienced an adventure that blew away my expectations.

My journey began in the winterless north of Aotearoa. Despite half my lineage being from these two islands, I had never travelled around this part of the country. Although lacking the towering peaks further south, I was nonetheless challenged significantly on my first 3 weeks on trail. I learnt a great deal about myself and about what kind of journey Te Araroa would offer me.

My blog of my journey along Te Araroa: https://adangerousbusiness.com/

Thumbnail and location artwork done by Eli Southward: https://elisouthward.myportfolio.com/

Drone footage taken by Matt Tomkins:   / matt.tomkins  

Music:
Dear Gravity Empyrean
mee Bathtub of a Monk
We Dream of Eden To Chase a Dream
Dear Gravity The Kingdom
Nobou Lifelines
Dear Gravity Adelaide
Christopher Galovan Same Sun Electronic